How long is the longest you have had your drains in? I am almost 3 weeks now and it doesnt look like they are coming out this week. Other than that I feel pretty good so it is annoying. Also starting back to work with them is going to be a pleasure. AND one leaks. UGH.

Hi there! Congrats on your procedure. I had a tummy tuck, breast lift, and augmentation on Sept 8th - it was 3 weeks before I got one of my drains came out, and I was still draining about 30ml...I leaked enough after that to completely soak 2 overnight maxipads - the doctor said that was fine, normal.

I would say that you are better to have the drain in, even thought it is a pain the butt, than to have the fluid accumulate in your abdomen.

Karen,

My drains were out sooner than most, but it was because I got one accidentally caught on a door handle and pulled it out and some other similar incident which I can't remember now. The 2 that I accidentally took out were the 2 that needed to be in. Try not to be in a hurry even though the drains are a pain. It's better to have them in a little longer than to have the swelling from the fluid.

Thanks guys. I hate to complain but I hate the drains. So gross. I know what you are saying is true - where would all that fluid go that is coming out. Thanks for the wise words!

4 weeks in -

Started with 3 drains, went down to 1, then none (got pulled out accidently), had to be manually aspirated (drained) 3 times for a total 1350 cc's (not pleasant). They finally had to re-insert 2 drains one week ago (not pleasant). I am still draining out of both drains and feel another pocked of Fluid building between the two drains.

Stick with the drains - I know they suck, but better than manual aspiration or the discomfort and swelling of fluid building up.

jjsmiles wow ... Ok no more complaining. :wub:

Thanks :wub:. Complain away though - they do SUCK big time. :wub:

One drain out! Only one left now. I was pleasantly suprised. Yay! in the home stretch now! I feel liberated. Hopefully next week will put an end to my drain complains?

Yeah!!!!

Congrats.